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Preferred Family Healthcare Prevention Intern in Kirksville, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: Assistant Prevention Specialist Intern Location: Kirksville, MO Department: Preferred Family Healthcare: Prevention Employment Type: Internship Shift: Varies
Job Summary: Are you a passionate undergraduate student looking to gain experience in substance use prevention programs and community outreach? Do you want to contribute to making a positive impact in your community? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as an Assistant Prevention Specialist Intern!
As an Assistant Prevention Specialist Intern, you'll work closely with Prevention Specialists to provide information to coalitions, assist in leadership and guidance for coalition work, attend required trainings, collect data, and maintain records. Your role will also involve assisting with grant writing, program development, and social media tasks. Join us in creating and maintaining coalitions, promoting community outreach, and adhering to program policies.
Kirksville, MO offers a variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether its visiting the state park, stopping by the farmers market, being engaged in the college and universities, or enjoying community events and businesses. Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your education and make a difference in your community!
Position Perks and Benefits:
Internship experience in substance use prevention programs and community outreach
Opportunity to work with experienced Prevention Specialists
Hands-on experience in grant writing, data collection, and social media tasks
Key Responsibilities:
Assist Prevention Specialists in providing information to coalitions and leadership in coalition work
Attend required trainings and meetings with Prevention Staff
Collect data, maintain records, and assist with grant writing
Help create and maintain coalitions and participate in community outreach
Adhere to program policies and maintain professional conduct
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
- Enrolled in a bachelors program or in progress bachelor program
Internship Requirements:
Provide proof of participation or enrollment in college
Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect
Completion of Intern orientation
Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge of confidentiality laws governing substance abuse and mental health treatment
Ability to establish rapport with client population
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Brightli is on a Mission:* A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.